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Nasi Dagang Kelantan
Street food Malay $
Red-brown rice with tuna curry. Kelantan’s version is its own plate, distinct from Terengganu nasi dagang down the coast.
Nasi Dagang Kelantan is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Kelantan food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Last verified 2026-10-07.
Where it is
Siti Khadijah market area, Kota Bharu
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Ayam Percik is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Kelantan food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
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Laksam is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Kelantan food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.